19 July 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News More than 300 migrants arrive in Gran Canaria by boat in less than 24 hours Spain's Interior Ministry says the number of migrants making the dangerous sea crossing from Africa to the Canary Islands jumped by 160% between January and July compared to the same period last year. -
Europe News What security lessons can the EU learn from the massive IT outage? The European Union had previously made attempts to strengthen cybersecurity through a directive in 2022. -
My Europe Series State of the Union: Von der Leyen and Metsola reelected, Trump nominated This edition of State of the Union focuses on the reelection of Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola and the state of play of the U.S. presidential campaign. -
Israel UN court rules that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal The UN's top court has Issued an unprecedented, sweeping condemnation of Israel’s rule over the lands it captured 57 years ago. -
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Europe News Will France's beloved pétanque ever make it to the Olympics? Pétanque, one of France's most beloved sports, has yet to secure its place as an Olympic discipline but it's still a favourite pastime. -
Europe News Swathes of southern Europe bake as temperatures soar Weather forecasters say a large mass of hot air is travelling across the Mediterranean from North Africa. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News German Red Cross medic sentenced to death in Belarus, activists claim Belarus is the last country in Europe still to apply the death penalty, executing several people each year by firing squad. -
Nature Starmer must put nature at the heart of Labour's economic plans Starmer now has a window of opportunity to take action to show that the country is fully in the game as a climate and biodiversity leader. Without such leadership, businesses will remain stuck between a rock and a hard place, Lindsay Hooper writes. -
Europe News Von der Leyen is 'playing with fire' over Taiwan, China warns after her re-election Beijing has taken issue with the political guidelines of Ursula von der Leyen, which call for the status quo in the Taiwan Strait to be respected. -
Europe News Borrell condemns Knesset's rejection of Palestinian state after Hungary vetoes statement A high-ranking EU diplomat confirmed 26 member states had subscribed to the statement while Budapest wielded its veto power. -
Culture news Tintin with pin-ups and beer? French artist condemned for parodying Hergé “I am stunned by such a decision in French law, which seems to go against the European trend, and very worried about freedom of expression..." A French artist has been sued and ordered to withdraw his works showing Tintin in Edward Hopper's world. -
Bangladesh Bangladesh security forces fire at protesters demanding government jobs Internet and mobile services were cut off after days of deadly clashes over the allocation of government jobs. -
Euronews Witness Droughts, desertification, heatwaves: the climate crisis hits Sicily hard Sicily is one of Europe’s regions most impacted by global warming. From droughts that devastate local agriculture to punishing heatwaves and more, Euronews travelled around the Italian island to witness first hand what it is like to live on the frontlines of the climate crisis. -
Business Global cyber crash: The effect of technology outages on companies When the technology says no, how can businesses stay resilient? -
Europe News Denmark regulates camper van tourism after clashes with locals In Denmark, locals often complain that camper van tourists park en masse - sometimes blocking the views at beauty spots - and litter the environment. -
Europe Decoded Analysis: Giorgia Meloni's façade as a pragmatic EU leader has suddenly crumbled Ursula von der Leyen's re-election has made Giorgia Meloni show her true colours, betraying the pragmatic image she has tried to sell abroad. -
Lifestyle 'Come As You Really Are': A joyful celebration of UK hobbies featuring 4,000 My Little Ponies 4,000 My Little Ponies, a giant Transformer, miniature nail art sculptures and more make up a London exhibition dedicated to UK hobbies. -
Healthcare Von der Leyen confirms Critical Medicines, Biotech Acts in pipeline Two key legislative frameworks aimed at reducing dependencies on critical drugs and boosting the EU’s life science sector were included in the political guidelines of newly re-elected Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. -
Russia Russia sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison Gershkovich was convicted for alleged espionage, an accusation he, his employer and the US government vehemently deny, labelling the trial as a sham. -
Europe News Zelenskyy to address the UK cabinet as Ukraine looks for more weapons President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to finalise a weapons financing treaty with Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Ukraine looks for more arms. -
Culture news German city of Bremen bans the silent fox gesture over links with far-right Turkish group What does the hand gesture say? A bit too much, according to authorities in the German city of Bremen who fear its links with a far-right Turkish nationalist movement. -
Economy Producer prices in Germany decline due to lower energy costs June’s fall was primarily due to the prices of energy, such as natural gas and electricity falling, as well as the costs of intermediate goods decreasing too. -
Tech News What is Crowdstrike, the cybersecurity firm behind the global IT outage? Crowdstrike is facing intense scrutiny after admitting a faulty software update had caused global chaos. But what do we know about the cybersecurity firm? -
Travel News ‘Compensation is unlikely’: Experts on what passengers on delayed or cancelled flights need to know Here’s everything you need to know about compensation and insurance coverage following the global IT outage. -
Europe News Starmer lays out plans to tackle illegal immigration The UK prime minister has not ruled out processing asylum claims offshore. -
Culture news What is it with Donald Trump’s obsession with Hannibal Lecter? The lambs have not yet stopped screaming for Donald Trump. Nor has the screaming in our heads as we try to understand what’s behind the Republican nominee’s fixation with Hannibal Lecter – who he keeps namechecking during his speeches. Anthony Hopkins has stated he's "shocked and appalled." -
Europe News Who’s who in the European Parliament’s new committee roster From mammoth structures for energy and the environment to smaller ones looking at fish, we take you through the movers and shakers who will determine EU lawmaking in practice. -
Europe News EU moves to secure lithium supplies from Serbia against backdrop of protests Brussels has signed a cooperation agreement with Serbia on the supply of critical raw materials, in a move that is also seen as a pivot by the Balkan nation, traditionally an ally of Russia, towards the EU. -
Culture news Greek singer Despina Vandi refuses to play on stage with Turkish flag Greek pop star Despina Vandi was asked to leave a town in Türkiye after she refused to perform on a stage with the country’s flag and a portrait of Atatürk. -
Markets European stocks extend losing streak as global tech outage disrupts key sectors European stocks extended their losses on Friday as a global tech outage disrupted banks, airlines, and sectors globally, marking the longest losing streak since October 2023. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Markets Microsoft and CrowdStrike shares drop after IT outage savages systems Shares in CrowdStrike and Microsoft were in the red on Friday after a global IT outage hit companies and industries worldwide. -
Europe News European leaders discuss security as shadow of possible Trump presidency looms European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met in the UK for the EPC summit to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, migration and the state of democracy. -
Markets Markets recap: Sharp retreat amid global tech wreck Major global stock markets head for a negative close for the week as blue chips fell amid sector rotations, while the semiconductor stocks were hit by expectations of the US renewed chip export curbs on China. -
Israel Yemen's Houthi rebels claim drone strike on Tel Aviv that leaves one dead At least ten others are said to have been injured in the strike near the United States Embassy. -
Travel News 'Bedlam': Grounded flights and check-in chaos at airports all over Europe due to major IT outage Should you go to the airport early and can you claim compensation? -
Business Netflix surpasses subscriber expectations in the second quarter The streaming giant, Netflix, reported earnings that topped analysts' expectations for the second quarter as the company added more subscribers than estimated, thanks to its add-supported programme. -
Culture news A piece of cinematic history: Harrison Ford’s 'Temple Of Doom' fedora goes up for auction next month Among the 1,900 props up for grabs in Los Angeles next month are a Star Wars biker scout helmet, Captain America's shield, and Forest Gump's box of chocolates. -
Business How one of the biggest ever IT outages hit businesses globally Companies, banks and airlines worldwide have been hit by a major IT outage which caused massive disruption to a wide range of services. Here's a look at the businesses and sectors that have been impacted. -
Earth News Record prison sentences handed to climate protesters who planned to block UK motorway Protesters behind 2022's M25 shutdown have been handed four and five year prison sentences. -
Europe News What does von der Leyen's re-election mean for the EU? | Radio Schuman Ursula von der Leyen was re-appointed as European Commission president on Thursday, 18 July, provoking different reactions in the Strasbourg hemicycle. -
Hungary Trump claims 'very tough guy' Orbán wants him back in office The former president piled praise on the Hungarian leader during his speech at the Republican convention. -
Tech News Crowdstrike admits 'defect' in software update caused IT outage that is wreaking worldwide chaos Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike has admitted that a "defect" in a software update has caused the IT outage currently wrecking havoc worldwide. -
Culture news A small town film festival in Alicante is a springboard for big stars Alfás del Pi in Alicante is home to the largest Norwegian and British community in Spain. Thanks to them, the town's film festival is celebrating its 36th edition with the presence of great stars such as Luis Zahera or Malena Alterio and the former Culture Minister Máximo Huerta among others. -
Culture news Salman Rushdie's alleged assailant won't see author's private notes before trial Hadi Matar, the man charged with attacking celebrated author Salman Rushdie, will not be given access to the author's notes before trial, with the judge ruling the request too burdensome. Matar’s trial has be sheduled for October. -
Europe News Largest Refugee Olympic Team yet meets for the first time ahead of the Games Reflective of the growing number of refugees globally, the team has gathered in the historic town of Bayeux, Normandy for a pre-Olympics welcome meeting. -
Culture news Sociopaths, spies, lovers and mutants: Here are the best TV shows of 2024... So far How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2024 ranking? -
Tech News How has the Digital Services Act been enforced, one year on? A year after the landmark EU rules affecting digital platforms began to apply, the system of enforcement is fully under way. -
Earth News Von der Leyen 2: Relief mixed with concern from green groups While the Commission president remains committed to the European Green Deal and promises a 90% emissions cut target for 2040, environmental groups have signalled varying degrees of concern over a shift in focus away from nature towards industrial competitiveness. -
USA Trump secures Republican nomination after assassination attempt The former president’s address was the longest convention speech in modern history at just under 93 minutes and marked the climax and conclusion of a massive four-day Republican pep rally. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Senior Democrats make push for Joe Biden to reevaluate November election bid Biden, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, has repeatedly said he's not backing down, adamant that he's the candidate who beat Trump before and can do so again.